Every year, around October or November, Hindus all around the world partake in a centuries-long tradition called Diwali. Notorious for Bollywood music,…
The Muslim Students Association (MSA) is preparing for Ramadan, the Muslim Holy month that requires fasting from food and drink from dawn…
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall…
When it comes to observing cultural holidays while at Swat, being away from my home and family has always been a challenge.…
February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a month dedicated to the act of remembering and acknowledging. In other words, it…
The holiday season is upon us, and all the craziness has started. Many people are excited about being off of school for…
As holidays go, Hanukkah falls short in several respects. “Let’s all listen to that great Hanukkah-themed song!” says no one. Where it…
For many families, tradition dictates the holiday seasons. Whether it’s the breaking of the wishbone, cooking a special family recipe or cheering…
In the recent past, it has become the widely adopted view that the term “Black Friday”— applied to the (shopping) day after…
Now that it’s the beginning of December, the holiday season that starts with Halloween and culminates in the Hallmark-sanctioned lovefest of February…